2025 Other Opportunities
Usually our performers apply with full 1 hour shows, but we know if you’re just getting started or have an idea that isn’t fully fleshed out you may still want to participate. Because of this, and in the efforts to help artists develop their talents and new works, we are expanding our ideas for group show opportunities this year! Some of these ideas are new – so help us explore how to best make opportunities for you- our artists! We might require some patience, and feedback from you. But let’s have fun and give it a go!
- Yinzer Variety Show – Any type of performance – 7 minute or less!
- Fringe StorySlam – Get a chance to tell a story!
- Visual Art Group Show – Up to 3 pieces in person.
Yinzer Variety Show
Any type of performance – 7 minute or less!
Friday, March 21st at 9:30pm in the Bloomfield-Garfield Activity Center
The Yinzer Variety Show was created in 2022 as a way for Pittsburgh Fringe to dip back into producing live performances after the pandemic, as well as, a chance to showcase some of the talent that is in the Pittsburgh area you may not know about. As for the Fringe itself, this Edinburgh model fringe festival has been around for a total of 12 YEARS so far, and hopes to be around for years to come, continually showcasing and highlighting the works of independent artists from the PGH region and beyond.
We welcome all works in progress, half-baked stand-up routines, musical numbers, improv skits, dance pieces, monologues, you name it! You have something you want to perform or test out in front of an audience? Sign up, and you’re in! The limit is 7 minutes MAX, but 1 minute is great too! (This is on a first come first served basis, so if responses are overwhelming we will close applications.)
Applications for The Yinzer Variety Show are posted below!
Fringe StorySlam
Get a chance to tell a story!
Friday, March 28th at 10:15pm in the Bloomfield-Garfield Activity Center
A StorySlam is an open mic competition for anyone to share a five-minute story based on one theme to audience members who appreciate a well-told tale. Of those who sign up in advance online and attend the event, 8 storytellers will be randomly selected from a hat (so everyone gets the same chance!).
This year’s theme is Second Chances
Newcomers and storytelling experts alike are more than welcome! Want to try your hand at storytelling? Check-in by 9:45pm at Two Frays Brewery for a chance to tell a story!
Applications for Fringe StorySlam will are posted below!
Visual Art Group Show
Up to 3 pieces in person. Full festival dates at minimum.
